Peatland ACTION case studies on film
Interested in management to discover what goes on to restore our peatlands and the range of skills needed? Discover more about conservation land management and through this Peatland ACTION video series from NatureScot. You can also watch Filming Peatland ACTION case studies - behind the scenes - with subtitles to [...]
Trees Myth-busting: A Resource
This NHS Forest document seeks to dispel, with evidence and links to widely available information, some common myths about tree planting. It also shares why trees are a critical part of our infrastructure and how they benefit us.
New FSA Guidance Note: Tree Safety & Woodland Health
The Forest School Association have shared this guidance note. This edition, focused on Tree Safety and Woodland Health at Forest School, covers essential knowledge for every Forest School Leader.
As No Mow May ends, here’s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild
This article in The Conversation (30 May 2024) argues that why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild. This principle could be also applied to grassland in school grounds. Are there areas in your school grounds you can leave to go a bit wild and make space for nature?
As No Mow May ends, here’s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild
This article in The Conversation (30 May 2024) argues that why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild. This principle could be also applied to grassland in school grounds. Are there areas in your school grounds you can leave to go a bit wild and make space for nature?
The new tech helping to modernise deer management
From drones to artificial intelligence (AI), new technologies are changing the face of wildlife management. In this Scotland’s Nature blog (16 April 2024), wildlife management officer Nathan Berrie looks at some of the advantages – and limitations – of these new tools for monitoring deer populations.
Start planning your No-Mow May
Plantlife share Now is the time to prepare your No Mow May lawns, find out what you need to do. This series of videos talk you through your grass management season. Have you considered this option for your school grounds? A richer more diverse grassland gives many more opportunities for [...]
Managing rivers and flooding – demonstration
Check out this great video demonstration shared by River Revivers (3 March 2024) on Facebook. This demonstrates the difference between straightened channels and wiggly channels when it comes to flooding.